December 27 / 20.00 Wolverhampton (AW)

20.00

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  • Prize money: £4536
  • 0m 5f 21y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.50
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 833220 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Knocking at the door this autumn, including over C&D, and last time not the race to judge her on (blindfold removed late); suspicion there are others better treated in this field though.
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2

(1)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

15:25 Yarmouth

Angle Land

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Robert Cowell

No great love for softer surfaces these days, but her present good heart still carried her to second at Lingfield latest (good to soft); record of 13412 in C&D class 5s includes June's win (good to firm); chance.

7/2

2nd

4

(5)

22nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

15:45 Lingfield

Angle Land

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Robert Cowell

Refound some form last two outings for first and second at Yarmouth; best efforts last year were better still but, despite form on testing ground earlier in career, she came last of six on last season's two runs on soft.

3/1

2nd

1

(1)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

14:00 Yarmouth

Angle Land

10st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

Won this race last year off a 5lb higher mark and came back to form when pulling away with one other over C&D a fortnight ago; has had her moments at the stalls and isn't the most consistent but will rightly be popular.

2/1

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9/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 012451 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins since October, latterly when making all and digging very deep close home a fortnight ago; that effort was backed up by the clock and she is a contender from a good draw.
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6th

6

(3)

24th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Kim Wexler

8st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Loughnane

Tough mare who has been holding her form very well, most recently making all to beat Murbih over C&D last week; penalty against stiffer opposition and other pace influences mean she'll need to step forward again.

11/2

1st

4

(6)

17th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Kim Wexler

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Loughnane

made all, ridden 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong

5/2

2nd

5

(6)

5th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

15:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kim Wexler

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Loughnane

led, shaken up 2f out, ridden 1f out, faced challenge final 110yds, no extra and headed towards finish

11/4

5/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 765674 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Handicapped to win at the moment and his latest Southwell run was better than the bare result, caught wider than ideal and not helped by his rider losing his whip in the closing stages; well drawn and he's a key player dropping into a 0-70.
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6

(5)

17th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lihou

9st 4lb

J: George Downing

T: David Evans

12-time winner split between turf and AW; his last success was off 3lb higher at Leicester (6f) last August and he showed signs of a revival with his late headway at Southwell (5f, Tapeta) last month; has each-way claims if he can build on that and yard is in good form.

16/1

3rd

1

(7)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Lihou

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David Evans

Not won on AW for nearly two years and mainly below form since last win at Leicester in August; 2lb badly in and plenty to prove back in distance.

16/1

3rd

1

(7)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Lihou

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David Evans

Not won on AW for nearly two years and mainly below form since last win at Leicester in August; 2lb badly in and plenty to prove back in distance.

16/1

10/1

Form: 622122 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Comes here in top form, winning at Chelmsford (6f) this month and runner-up on four occasions either side of it; drawn wide here though and there is plenty of other pace to deal with.
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9

(11)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Araifjan

9st 1lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Dual winner here (6f/7f) in 2020; has gone close a couple of times lately, as when beaten a short head at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) in July, but losing run up to 24; others look more solid.

12/1

10

(3)

27th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Araifjan

8st 6lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Michael Herrington

No win away from Chelmsford since September 2021; agonisingly close at Newcastle (5f, AW) on penultimate start and bang there in a classified at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) on latest, which needs respect, but this test might be a little too sharp.

7/1

3

(6)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

14:50 Yarmouth

Araifjan

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Herrington

Winless away from Chelmsford since September 2021's 5f success here, though came agonisingly close to putting that right in a Newcastle 0-55 handicap latest; replication of the form of June's C&D third (good to firm) won't quite suffice, and there's likely competition for the lead also.

5/1

12/1

Form: 797749 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
He is not operating at his very best at present, with the switch to a visor making no difference at Southwell two weeks ago; cheekpieces return today; others are more appealing for win purposes.
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8th

16

(2)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Autumn Flight

9st 0lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Phil McEntee

Two wins in first spell with this trainer but recent runs in second not up to scratch; weakened out of it behind a couple of these at Brighton then finished two places behind Lion Ring at Lingfield.

20/1

8th

16

(2)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Autumn Flight

9st 0lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Phil McEntee

Two wins in first spell with this trainer but recent runs in second not up to scratch; weakened out of it behind a couple of these at Brighton then finished two places behind Lion Ring at Lingfield.

20/1

Form: 197089 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
He has added three more Pontefract wins to his tally this year, taking his career record to 17-78; quiet more recently though and easy to swerve from the widest stall.
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9th

8

(4)

18th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:46 Lingfield (AW)

Corinthia Knight

9st 6lb

J: Emily Ivory

T: Archie Watson

prominent

8/1

7th

6

(3)

28th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Corinthia Knight

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

in touch with leaders, dropped to rear halfway

9/4

14/1

Form: 891867 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
He got the better of Angle Land at Chelmsford (5f) in October but he's been below form in three runs since; others make more appeal this time.
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6th

9

(10)

23rd Jan 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Ornate

9st 1lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: David C Griffiths

led, headed but pressed leader from under 4f out

14/1

3rd

8

(6)

17th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

12:40 Kempton (AW)

Ornate

9st 4lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: David C Griffiths

Shadow of his former self but he rolled back the years to make all at Chelmsford in October (5f; off a 1lb higher mark); mixed bag since and others look stronger today.

20/1

8th

8

(8)

5th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

15:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ornate

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: David C Griffiths

prominent, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out

25/1

Form: 834568 D

Last run: 98 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
His three wins have come at Lingfield but he is effective elsewhere and he has edged back to a fair mark; will need to be at this year's best to take this after a three-month absence though.
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8th

4

(9)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

Nordic Glory

9st 6lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Multiple AW wins; much less prolific on turf but he was running over 5f on grass for the first time since a 2024 win when getting up near the line at Bath (firm) recently under James Glennon; has an awkward draw but this track may also suit; has to be considered.

7/2

1st

2

(4)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

17:09 Bath

Nordic Glory

9st 7lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

A three-time 6f AW winner in 2025 and in good nick over the winter; just as effective on turf and this quirky sort is not out of things back from a break today.

5/1

5th

1

(2)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nordic Glory

9st 9lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Last three wins have been over C&D and has mostly run well since the latest of those in September; beaten just over a length into fourth of ten behind Sisters In The Sky here a fortnight ago, but is capable of reversing the form if producing his best.

5/2

Form: 988661 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Finally exploited her lower AW mark with a good win over C&D three weeks ago; the runner-up has won since and a 4lb rise still leaves her with some handicapping scope; drawn wide but can't be ignored.
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3

(5)

21st Sep 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Amor De Mi Vida

9st 10lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Better on turf than AW but handicapped accordingly and she ran okay at Wolverhampton 19 days ago when there was a bit of money about for her; not discounted in this lower grade.

8/1

4th

5

(3)

2nd Sep 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Amor De Mi Vida

9st 8lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Archie Watson

Five-time turf winner who is 1-15 on AW; went very close off a higher mark at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) in June but that was in a small field and she's lost her way in last two starts; others are more convincing.

8/1

7th

4

(8)

9th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

19:50 Yarmouth

Amor De Mi Vida

9st 13lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Archie Watson

Two good efforts in June but her form dipped on slower ground at Chepstow 12 days ago; drying surface here would help but others appeal more.

12/1

Form: 764333

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
He has run to a similar level in his last four starts, in headgear on last three, but hopes here would appear to rest on this first crack at 5f prompting something extra.
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5th

4

(2)

25th Jul 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Bethersden Boy

9st 9lb

J: Deon Le Roux

T: Richard Hughes

Winless since his 2yo debut and has regressed sharply this year, coming a stone down the weights; has a few fair efforts to his name over 6f on Polytrack, though, and is worth tracking in the market.

10/1

5th

5

(3)

11th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

15:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bethersden Boy

9st 8lb

J: Deon Le Roux

T: Richard Hughes

prominent, pushed along and outpaced over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out

20/1

7th

4

(2)

13th May 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Bethersden Boy

9st 4lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Richard Hughes

Won 2yo debut; winless since but consistent at 7f/6f on AW in the second half of 2022, including over C&D; not in much form since back in December from a short break but two of those three runs were at 5f and he's not badly treated at present; often wears headgear but not today.

16/1

Form: 539043 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Lurking on a dangerous mark and he suggested he was ready to exploit it when fourth over 6f here last month (made most but tied up close home); respectable third at Southwell two weeks ago and he should be happier back at this track; one of two runners for the yard.
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6

(2)

27th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

15:55 Lingfield (AW)

Ooh Is It

9st 5lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: David Evans

Has gained both AW wins at Wolverhampton; spoiled chance with a tardy start there last time; 0-4 here but is well handicapped and could go well granted a cleaner break.

10/1

2

(7)

17th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

12:40 Kempton (AW)

Ooh Is It

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Very well treated on his best form and there were clear signs at Wolverhampton in November that he was primed to strike; things haven't gone quite so smoothly in two runs since but dropping back into Class 6 company will help and positive tactics are often advantageous over this C&D; lower draw would have been optimal but he's still one to take very seriously.

4/1

6th

6

(3)

5th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

15:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ooh Is It

9st 1lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: David Evans

dwelt start, took keen hold, held up in rear, ridden and outpaced 2f out, no impression over 1f out

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £40.60
Straight Forecast £29.37
Tricast £66.25
Trifecta £129.20

Selections

The Times:

Kim Wexler

TOPSPEED:

Ooh Is It

RP Ratings:

Araifjan

SPOTLIGHT:

Lihou

The Sun:

Bethersden Boy

POSTDATA:

Ooh Is It

Telegraph:

Kim Wexler

The Guardian:

Kim Wexler

Daily Mail:

Kim Wexler

Daily Mirror:

Kim Wexler

Daily Record:

Kim Wexler

The Star:

Araifjan

D Express:

Lihou